Author: Jeremy Ryan

Blockchain The chairman of the newly formed U.S. congressional subcommittee on digital assets has pledged for progressive crypto regulations to ensure that America is the place for innovation in fintech and blockchain. Speaking on CNBC’s Squawk Box on Jan. 26, Congressman French Hill offered some of his first insights into what is anticipated for crypto regulations in the country. The Financial Services Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology, and Inclusion, which is chaired by Hill, was put together on Jan. 12 with the remit of “identifying best practices and policies that continue to strengthen diversity and inclusion in the digital…

There is no better time than now to be a fan of movies, TV shows, and other pop culture content. This is because there are so many ways to collect physical and digital memorabilia relating to your favorite pieces of media. Now, pop culture fans can get their fix with more ease thanks to JUKE, a new digital collectibles platform created specifically for them.Tapping into Pop Culture CollectiblesDue to launch on February 1, 2023, JUKE will offer digital collectibles for some of the best-known franchises in the world. As such, its maiden offering has officially licensed Ace Ventura: Pet Detective…

The oldest public aquarium in the world, The Aquarium de Paris, and culture curated metaverse Metaseum, team up to launch a special Jellyfish NFT collection. The scientifically accurate NFT collection is also approved by marine biologists. The collection will display 1,234 NFTs on the Metaseum website. Read on to learn more about this amazing new collection! What Is The Aquarium de Paris NFT Collection? The Aquarium de Paris NFT collection is a first-of-its-kind scientifically accurate marine biology NFT project. The project is in collaboration with Metaseum, a metaverse of culture and cultural institutions. Furthermore, the Aquarium has the largest collection…

A spokesperson for USD Coin (USDC) issuer Circle has denied reports that it blames the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) over its failed $9 billion plan to go public in December.The stablecoin issuer representative was responding to a Jan. 25 Financial Times article that characterized Circle as having “blamed” the securities regulator for its “derailed” listing by dragging its feet on the approval of a merger agreementHowever, a Circle spokesperson clarified to Cointelegraph that was not the case and that it doesn’t hold any blame over the SEC for the termination of its merger agreement. “Circle has not and does not…

Blockchain Strike CEO Jack Mallers has taken to Twitter to announce that Strike is now an integrated partner with payments giant Fiserv, parent company of Clover. Subsequently, Strike has launched a pilot integration with Clover allowing merchants to accept bitcoin over the Lightning Network. According to his announcement, the integration is not limited to Strike. Instead, merchants will be able to accept Lightning payments from any source — “From Cash App to a node over Tor. If it can make a Lightning payment, you can use it,” Mallers stated on Twitter. Mallers clarified that this rollout is part of a…

Manchester United NFTs are officially live on Tezos. Moreover, the first collection is a gift to fans, meaning that this is a free mint! Additionally, this collectible is the key to future Manchester United virtual experiences. It will grant exclusive access to players, content, and more. Manchester United’s first drop is a gift to fans. Credit: Manchester United. What Manchester United NFTs Are Available? The NFTs are a set of keys that will unlock forthcoming Manchester United experiences. Firstly, the Classic Key allows fans to enter giveaways, participate in drops, and grants access to secret channels on the community’s Discord.…

The administration of United States President Joe Biden is continuing to develop its National Digital Assets Research and Development Agenda. In a request for information (RFI) dated Jan. 26 and previewed by the Federal Register, the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) invites comments to help it identify agenda priorities. Individuals and organizations may submit comments of no more than 10 pages in length by March 23. The White House announced the creation of the agenda in September, after the unveiling of the “first-ever” Comprehensive Framework for Responsible Development of Digital Assets. The new agenda is part of the spate…

Crypto proponents would be wise to keep their eyes on nonfungible token (NFT) and metaverse trademark applications this year, which are “reliable signals” of future-use plans.Speaking to Cointelegraph, intellectual property lawyer Michael Kondoudis said while many people may think big corporations are just jumping onto the NFT trend as a novelty, “it is not possible” to register a trademark in the United States with no intention to use it.Despite a relatively low cost for filing an application — ranging from $250 to $350 per class of goods/services — Kondoudis explained when a company submits a trademark application, it requires a…

Any good at chess? Whether you’re a chess master or a chess newb, there’s a new incentive to play the classic game of strategy: Earn Bitcoin for playing!Play-to-earn (P2E) games are becoming increasingly popular, and offer users a unique way to earn cryptocurrency – by merely having fun. The more you play, the more crypto rewards you earn.Until now, many gaming platforms have created intricate games with complicated revenue models.As a result, users have to figure out how to play before they even know what kind of potential earnings await them. Furthermore, many crypto-based platforms are only known among crypto…

Aavegotchi Christmas Merch is live, just in time for the holiday season. The same company which recently implemented phygital art for their FAKE Gotchis is back with another real-world product. Fans will love the maximalist aesthetic taken in infusing the brand with holiday cheer! There will be only 350 sweaters and they are available now. Aavegotchi is dropping merch just in time for the holidays. Credit: Aavegotchi. What Merch Is Available? The 350 Aavegotchi merch sweaters feature a beautiful purple and white colorway that reflects the overall brand aesthetic. With Aavegotchis on the front and back, these sweaters are sure…